SEA SHORE OF ODISHA

Day 01: Bhubaneswar Rly. Station / Airport – Puri (60 Kms. / 2 Hrs.)

Meet & Greet on arrival at Bhubaneswar Railway Station / Airport and transfer to Puri. In the evening visit the Lord Jagannath Temple built in 15th Century AD and crowned with Vishnu’s wheel & flag dominate the landscape at Puri. Overnight stay will be at Puri.

Day 02: Puri – Konark Sightseeing (36 Kms. / 1 Hrs. one-way drive)

In the morning visit The Shree Jagannath Temple which is an important Hindu temple dedicated to Jagannath, a form of Vishnu, in Puri. Later drive to the famous Sun Temple at Konark, a world heritage site managed by UNESCO which attracts around one lakh devotee’s every day. Also visit the famous Chandrabhaga Beach and enjoy the marvelous view. In the evening, you can enjoy long stretch of golden beach at Puri, shallow enough to walk a long distancewith superb surf. Evening free for shopping at Sea side where you can get some unique ornaments & showpieces made of Shell. Overnight stay will be at Puri.

Day 03: Puri – Bhubaneswar (Enroute sightseeing) (65 kms)

After breakfast transfer to Bhubaneswar en route visit to Pipli applique village market, Dhauli Buddhist Shanti Stupa and Lingaraj temple (the biggest temple in Bhubaneswar non-Hindu are not allowed inside the temple premises),  On arrival check-in to the hotel. Afternoon visit Khandagiri, Udaigiri Jain caves and Nandan Kanan Zoological Park (Closed on Monday). Overnight stay will be at Bhubaneswar.

Day 04: Bhubaneswar – Gopalpur via Chilka (Barkul) (175 Kms. / 7 Hrs.)

After breakfast Check-out and transfer to Gopalpur. En-route visit Chilika Lake at Barkul. Enjoy the motor boat ride (at own cost) in the largest brackish water lagoon of Asia and explore Nalabana bird’s sanctuary (popular for migratory birds), Kalijai Island and temple. Evening arrive and check-in at hotel. Overnight stay will be at Gopalpur.

Note: Flanked with coconut and casuarina groves Gopalpur is a perfect outing for a languorous weekend. However, it’s worth noting that, this region is equipped with very limited options, facilities & basic amenities. And, if you are a vegetarian, you should be mentally prepared for the limited food options.

Day 05: Excursion trip to Chandragiri and Taptapani (120 Kms. / 3 Hrs. one way)

After breakfast drive to Chandragiri, a Tibetan refugee colony known as Mini Tibet, situated in between the lush green forest – a unique Destination for the Buddhist. We can visit Jirang Monastery one of the largest Buddhist Monastery in Southeast Asia. Later Proceed to Taptapani the hot sulphur water spring. On the way back to Gopalpur visit Padmanavpur cotton Sari weaving village. Evening free for independent activities. Overnight stay will be at Gopalpur.

Day 06: Gopalpur – Bhubaneswar Rly. Station / Airport (165 Kms. / 5 Hrs.)

After breakfast Check-out from hotel and take the departure transfers to Bhubaneswar Railway Station / Airport for your onward journey.